From stereo to computer - Xitel INport

Xitel INport

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Convert tapes and LPs to CD or MP3!

INport is a complete recording kit that lets you record all of your favorite vinyl records, tapes and other music from your home stereo into your computer. Archive them, turn them into MP3s, or use a CD burner to make your own CDs! INport turns your desktop or notebook into a powerful recording studio in seconds. Everything you need is in the box!

In the INport package you get the INport box itself, a USB cable, a great big high quality 30 foot RCA-to-RCA lead for connecting the INport to your stereo, and a software CD. The CD doesn't contain any drivers, because every version of Windows from 98SE onwards should be able to recognize the INport automatically using the drivers the OS comes with. Instead, you get a good manual (in PDF format), and a couple of CFB Software applications - LP Recorder and LP Ripper. These two apps don't have a lot of features, but that's a feature in itself; they make the capture process as simple and streamlined as it's likely to get.

1. Use LP Recorder to capture audio.
2. Use LP Ripper to quickly trim WAV files created by LP Recorder.
3. Use EAC to append files to one another or to remove space within the WAV files.
4. Use EAC to compress WAV to MP3.

Update March 2009: Wonderful MP3 editor is free Wavepad Sound Editor. Record to MP3 from Internet radio station (or any other sound input) using free Freecorder.